Darshanam Mogilaiah, the 72-yr-old Kinnera artist from Telangana, passed away due to kidney-related illness. Known for performing the tribal instrument Kinnera, he sang in “Bheemla Nayak” and the emotional song “Thoduga Maa Thodundi” from “Balagam.” Despite the Telangana government’s support for his treatment, he breathed his last today. A remarkable ar...
California declared a state of emergency due to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, impacting 645 dairy herds, with 311 cases in the last 30 days. Governor Gavin Newsom’s action aims to enhance response efforts. The CDC confirmed a human case in Louisiana, unrelated to cattle. Avoid contact with sick birds, as human transmission remains unreported. […]
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported increased Chinese military activity, detecting 10 Chinese aircraft and 5 naval vessels around Taiwan at 6 am on Thursday. Four PLA aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, entering the southwestern and southeastern air defense zones. Taiwan’s MND monitored the situation and responded accordingly to the heightened Chinese [&...
Amid controversy over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments on Babasaheb Ambedkar, RJD Chief Lalu Yadav on Thursday called Shah mad and urged him to quit politics. Lalu condemned Shah’s remarks, stating that Shah likely harbored hatred for Ambedkar. Bihar’s ex-Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav also criticized Shah, accusing him and his party of being anti-constitution […]
Keerthy Suresh happily married her longtime partner, Antony Thattil, in a beautiful ceremony in Goa, blending Hindu and Christian traditions. The intimate wedding was attended by special guests, including Thalapathy Vijay, who shared a heartwarming moment with the newlyweds. A radiant photo of Vijay with Keerthy and Antony quickly went viral on Instagram, receiving over […]
Amid growing distrust with the West, Russia aims to strengthen ties with India and other nations. Russia’s Chief of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, criticized the US for fueling global conflicts and undermining Cold War-era arms control treaties. He stated that arms control efforts are now irrelevant, hindered by the West’s double standards, making trust […]
A team from the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Department, along with security personnel, inspected Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rehman Barq’s house over electricity tampering allegations. Evidence of meter manipulation was found. The department plans to file an FIR. The inspection also checked new meter readings, electrical loads, and locked rooms, with police ensuring smooth operations.
Justice Padmaraj Nemachandra Desai, chairman of the MUDA scam judicial commission, has been barred from government roles for three years. The Centre’s decision follows his refusal to join the Central Administrative Tribunal after committing to it. Citing personal reasons, Desai’s appointment was canceled, and he is also instructed to cease his duties as the MUDA […]
A special CBI court in Bhubaneswar granted conditional bail to 3 individuals arrested in an Odisha bribery case. Chanchal Mukherjee, Santosh Moharana, and Debadutta Mohapatra were granted bail on a bond of ₹1 lakh and two sureties each. Conditions include not leaving Bhubaneswar without court permission, avoiding evidence tampering, and cooperating with the investigation.
BRS working president KTR challenged CM Revanth Reddy to discuss the Formula E race controversy in the Telangana Assembly. The ACB filed a corruption case against KTR over alleged irregularities in the event, claiming ₹55 crore was transferred to organisers. KTR denied the allegations, defending the race as a strategic initiative that contributed ₹700 crore […]
The government has approved Rama Mohan Rao Amara’s appointment as Managing Director of State Bank of India for 3 years. Previously the Deputy Managing Director, Amara will take over the role vacated by CS Setty, who was elevated to Chairman. This appointment ensures SBI’s leadership remains robust with four managing directors, assisting the Chairman in […]
The redevelopment of Madurai Junction in Tamil Nadu is underway under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), which includes new terminals, multi-level parking, and skywalks. Launched in Feb 2023, ABSS aims to upgrade 1,275 stations across India. The Madurai Junction will feature airport-like facilities, including AC waiting halls, restaurants, shops, and multi-level parking for vehicles.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an Adjournment Motion in the Lok Sabha over Amit Shah’s comments on Dr. BR Ambedkar during the Constitution debate, demanding an apology and Shah’s resignation. The Congress accused Shah of insulting Ambedkar, while the BJP alleged the Opposition distorted his remarks, circulating clipped videos. Protests led to the adjournment of […]
A private plane crashed in San Fernando, Argentina, last night, killing the pilot and copilot. Eyewitness footage showed thick smoke and locals attempting to extinguish the flames. The aircraft, traveling from Uruguay, lost control near Buenos Aires and struck residential properties. Authorities verified the location and date of the footage, which depicted the aftermath as […]
Starting January 1, 2025, the US Embassy in India will introduce new rules for scheduling and rescheduling nonimmigrant visa appointments to reduce wait times. Applicants can reschedule once without additional charges, but missing or needing a second reschedule will require booking a new appointment and paying the fee again. The embassy aims to make the […]